15 Yard Dumpster: Size, Capacity and Price
A 15 yard dumpster costs a median of $375 — most companies list between $325 and $445. It measures 16′ × 8′ × 4′ and holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads.
What a 15 yard is for
It suits a roof tear-off up to about 15 squares, or a large garage clearout. Most commonly rented for roof tear-off, garage or basement cleanout and small deck removal.
What a 15 yard costs by state
| State | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $375 | $325 – $390 | 19 |
| Arizona | $299 | $295 – $350 | 17 |
| Arkansas | $355 | $300 – $375 | 18 |
| California | $363 | $325 – $425 | 20 |
| Colorado | $362 | $330 – $450 | 22 |
| Connecticut | $463 | $449 – $510 | 18 |
| Florida | $393 | $300 – $429 | 32 |
| Georgia | $329 | $296 – $365 | 27 |
| Illinois | $375 | $337 – $445 | 31 |
| Indiana | $383 | $330 – $400 | 32 |
| Louisiana | $393 | $350 – $475 | 16 |
| Maryland | $425 | $310 – $525 | 18 |
| Massachusetts | $550 | $495 – $675 | 21 |
| Michigan | $355 | $325 – $425 | 32 |
| Missouri | $350 | $325 – $370 | 23 |
| Nebraska | $265 | $250 – $295 | 16 |
| New York | $450 | $375 – $535 | 26 |
| North Carolina | $350 | $299 – $400 | 37 |
| Ohio | $375 | $350 – $425 | 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $455 | $395 – $535 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $350 | $325 – $450 | 21 |
| Tennessee | $375 | $338 – $439 | 27 |
| Texas | $375 | $350 – $425 | 44 |
| Utah | $275 | $245 – $300 | 21 |
| Wisconsin | $420 | $350 – $490 | 20 |
States with at least 8 published prices at this size. All states.
Questions
- How much does a 15 yard dumpster cost?
- The median published price for a 15 yard dumpster is $375, with most companies between $325 and $445. Based on 785 companies' own published rates.
- What are the dimensions of a 15 yard dumpster?
- Roughly 16 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet high. It needs about 26 feet of clearance to be delivered and about 23 feet of overhead room for the truck to tip it.
- What fits in a 15 yard dumpster?
- About 4.5 pickup truck loads — a roof tear-off up to about 15 squares, or a large garage clearout.
- How much weight can a 15 yard dumpster hold?
- Physically more than your allowance covers. Rentals typically include 2 tons, and overage is billed by the ton at a median of $80. Heavy material like concrete, dirt or shingles hits the limit long before the container looks full.